31 sewer, septic tank deaths in 2026: Haryana tops, NCSK data shows
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
As many as 31 people have died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks so far in 2026, according to the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis. Haryana reported the highest number of deaths at eight, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi with six each. Uttar Pradesh recorded three deaths, while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan recorded two each. Compensation was fully paid in nine of the 2026 cases, the NCSK said, noting data is dynamic and subject to revision.
Why it matters
The families of the 2026 victims receive compensation in only nine cases, highlighting the persistent lack of safety safeguards and enforcement of legal protections for sanitation workers across multiple states.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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